Technology | Charter Support Unit

[proper-case string=”webinar”] An Overview of the E-Rate Program E-Rate is a federal program schools can take advantage to help pay for Internet access and network equipment. While this is a free resources for schools, many find the E-Rate program intimidating, time consuming and confusing. This webinar will provide you with an overview of the E-Rate program. You will…	[proper-case string=”document”] Computer Sign-Out Agreement This sample form could be used to sign out computers to staff members and warn them that they are responsible for the school’s equipment while it is in their possession.
[proper-case string=”webinar”] ERate – What is it and how can it benefit my school? ERate is a federal program operated by the Universal Service Administration Company. ERate provides funding to schools and libraries throughout the country for telecommunication services. This includes telephone and internet services, as well as possibly the infrastructure behind providing those services. Schools must apply to receive funds, and open a…	[proper-case string=”webinar”] ERate and Educational Technology
[proper-case string=”webinar”] Florida’s Single Sign On The Department of Education has many resources and services available. In order to simplify logging into these multiple services, the state has developed the “Single Sign-On” (SSO) Portal. This SSO allows one username and password to access numerous resources available. This presentation will discuss the SSO and how to utilize…	[proper-case string=”webinar”] Google Apps for Education – A powerful free services for schools Google Apps for Education (GAFE) is a free version of the Google Apps suite which typically costs business users $60 per user per year which is offered to schools and non profit organizations. The tool provides a free-cloud based email solution along with powerful collaborative tools for creating documents, websites,…
[proper-case string=”webinar”] Protecting Your School from Ever-changing Ransomware Threats While IT Security may not be your area of expertise, it is something that you as a school leader needs to be aware of and pay attention to. Ransomware attacks are computer programs which will lock all of your computer data and only give you access them if you pay…	[proper-case string=”webinar”] Roadmap for Successful Technology Implementation in New & Growing Schools Having a well-defined IT roadmap is critical to ensuring your charter schools are using technology strategically. Technology is evolving daily and charter schools must innovate in order to stay ahead of the curve in the classroom. When charter schools technology infrastructure begins to lag, it can hinder the learning environment….
[proper-case string=”webinar”] Technology Readiness: Making Sure Your School’s Technology Meets Expectations May 9 From new schools getting the campus set up to schools looking to expand upon their technology infrastructure, school leaders need to have a basic understanding of the requirements they will face. This ranges from bandwidth requirements for your teachers using instructional materials, to the technology necessary to ensure smooth online…